in·sert ( n-sûrt )tr.v. in·sert·ed, in·sert·ing, in·serts 1. To put or set into, between, or among: inserted the key in the lock. See Synonyms at introduce. 2. To put or introduce into the body of something; interpolate: insert an illustration into a text. 3. To place into an orbit, trajectory, or stream.
[Latin nserere, nsert- : in-, in; see in-2 + serere, to join; see ser-2 in Indo-European roots.]
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insert Verb 1. to place or fit (something) inside something else 2. to introduce (a clause or comment) into text or a speech Noun something inserted, esp. an advertisement in between the pages of a magazine [Latin inserere to plant in]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | insert - a folded section placed between the leaves of another publicationsection, subdivision - a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical); "he always turns first to the business section"; "the history of this work is discussed in the next section" | | 2. | insert - an artifact that is inserted or is to be inserted | | 3. | insert - (broadcasting) a local announcement inserted into a network programdisruption, interruption, gap, break - an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account" | | 4. | insert - (film) a still picture that is introduced and that interrupts the action of a filmdisruption, interruption, gap, break - an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity; "it was presented without commercial breaks"; "there was a gap in his account" cinema, film, celluloid - a medium that disseminates moving pictures; "theater pieces transferred to celluloid"; "this story would be good cinema"; "film coverage of sporting events" | | Verb | 1. | insert - put or introduce into something; "insert a picture into the text"plug in, plug into, connect - plug into an outlet; "Please plug in the toaster!"; "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight" penetrate - insert the penis into the vagina or anus of; "Did the molester penetrate the child?" input - enter (data or a program) into a computer instil, instill - enter drop by drop; "instill medication into my eye" embed, imbed, implant, plant, engraft - fix or set securely or deeply; "He planted a knee in the back of his opponent"; "The dentist implanted a tooth in the gum" sandwich - insert or squeeze tightly between two people or objects; "She was sandwiched in her airplane seat between two fat men" graft, transplant - place the organ of a donor into the body of a recipient | | 2. | insert - introduce; "Insert your ticket here"plug - insert as a plug; "She plugged a cork in the wine bottle" plug - insert a plug into; "plug the wall" glass - put in a glass container cup - put into a cup; "cup the milk" feed in, feed - introduce continuously; "feed carrots into a food processor" slip - insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly; "He slipped some money into the waiter's hand" foist - insert surreptitiously or without warrant lay, place, put, set, position, pose - put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point" inject, shoot - force or drive (a fluid or gas) into by piercing; "inject hydrogen into the balloon" | | 3. | insert - fit snugly into; "insert your ticket into the slot"; "tuck your shirttail in" | | 4. | insert - insert casually; "She slipped in a reference to her own work"add, append, supply - state or say further; "`It doesn't matter,' he supplied" spatchcock - interpolate or insert (words) into a sentence or story |
insert verb put, place, set, position, work in, slip, slide, slot, thrust, stick in, wedge, tuck in
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